Damage Prevention Coordinator

Reporting to the Senior Specialist, Damage Prevention, this position is responsible for developing awareness about locating, working around and performing excavations around ATCO’s Electric & Natural Gas to contractors, the general public and ATCO Employees in order to mitigate risk of damages and potential for personal or public harm.

We’re looking for someone who cares about their work and strives for more each day. Someone who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. If you are someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity and has the courage to innovate, then this role is for you. 

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  Actively promote Safety and Public Awareness around all of ATCO’s overhead, above ground and underground infrastructure.

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  Promote Safety and Public Awareness within the excavation community, locating community and with ATCO Employees.  Lead by example and convey ATCO’s Safety Values and best practices.

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  Proactively raise awareness by building and promoting positive relationships with landowners, internal and external excavators, through community involvement, participation in tailgates, committees, consortiums and public speaking engagements. 

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  Understanding of applicable work instructions, OH&S legislation and other applicable regulations which relate to Electric and Natural Gas facilities.

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  Perform investigation/follow up on overhead contacts, hit-lines and near miss damages which could include gathering information through witness statements, completing an investigation report, provide mitigating solutions and ongoing coaching.

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  Document, analyze and establish statistical data and trending to support, and measurably validate the Damage Prevention action plan to reduce contacts with Electric and Natural gas infrastructure.

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  Manage public inquiries in the field, during presentations, public engagement sessions or over the phone about Damage Prevention initiatives, process and learnings. 

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  Confidently provide Damage Prevention support regarding Electric & Natural Gas safety, such as overhead clearances, locate requirements, excavation requirements and best practices. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Post secondary education or coursework in communications, facilitation, leadership, business or a related field is considered an asset

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation, or actively working toward obtaining the designation

• Minimum 3 years of related experience

• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License is required

• Ability to meet requirements for safety-sensitive position

• Familiarity with Work Instructions and their relevance to OH&S regulations

• Analytical skills and comprehension of the locate contracts

• Must have excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, self-initiative, ability to build relationships and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong commitment to promoting safety through training, coaching and ongoing engagement with employees, contractors and external stakeholders.

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with the ability to learn new applications as required and ability to work with enterprise systems and databases will become necessary

• Project management and organizational skills with an ability to coordinate and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

• Comfort and ability to speak in front of groups, whether providing training or conducting presentations.

• Ability to travel after hours when required

Please apply online with your ATCO Careers Profile through Oracle. It is important for applicants to ensure their profile or resume details the required qualifications stated above and other supporting career information.  The current supervisor of those applicants selected for an interview may be requested to supply a reference. 

For further information regarding this position, please contact Iain Stables Iain.Stables@atco.com   

Issued:           July 16, 2026                                                                                                                          

Expiry:           July 30, 2026